The Barbecue Pit

El Cajon, CA · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in El Cajon
#43
of 303 restaurants
City Percentile
68%
rating percentile
Address
The Barbecue Pit, 2388 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone
(619) 462-5434
Website
barbecuepitrestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Barbecue Pit is a restaurant located in El Cajon, CA. It is one of 303 restaurants listed in El Cajon. Its 4.5-star rating is above the El Cajon city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Barbecue Pit

Bringing real Texas barbecue to San Diego since 1947. Family owned and operated for over 78 years.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Reeves · Jan 2026

Burnt end sandwich and brisket sandwich were TERRIFIC! Split pea soup AMAZING! Everything else we tried was good, too! Bit of a "dive" - but the food was worth it!!

★★★★★ 5.0 CESAR · Jan 2026

What a fantastic throwback!! Beat valued barbecue in San Diego. Tucked in a small shopping center from the 80s. This place looks like you stepped back into the 60s. Clean and nostalgic. The brisket sandwich is stacked. The pork rib special on Saturday is the way to go. Friendly staff that takes care of business. Don't miss out!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Anna Cambria · Jan 2026

I feel like I’ve been going here my whole life, and they’ve always been consistently good. QUICK service and plenty of seating inside. They have great bbq sauce (I judge places based on their sauces). It’s a really unique restaurant when it comes to decor, we don’t have many places nearby like it.

★★★★★ 5.0 Linda Heath · Dec 2025

If you like GOOD BBQ and descent portions THIS IS THE PLACE!! The brisket was tender and delicious 😋 SERIOUSLY good Family owned & operated with a phenomenal reputation of REAL BBQ!! For those who don't eat meat, the baked beans, potato salad and other non meat items are JUST as good!! Definitely one of my go to for BBQ!! You won't be disappointed 👍🏼👌🏼💯💥

★★★★★ 5.0 Marcia Leake · Jan 2026

Best BBQ in San Diego area. Prices are still reasonable. Eat in or take out. Closed Sunday. Been eating here for over 50 years! Try it... you'll love it!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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